What should drivers know about the 16-hour short-haul exception?

The 16-hour short-haul exception allows eligible drivers to extend their duty day by 2 hours once per seven-day period. Key points include:

• Eligibility:

• Must start and end the day at the same location.

• Cannot exceed 11 hours of driving within the 16-hour window.

• Must have taken a 34-hour restart or not used the exception in the past six days.

Applicability:

• Only for drivers operating within a 150 air-mile radius.

Documentation:

• Drivers must log the exception and explain its use in their ELD or paper logs.

This exception provides flexibility for occasional long days while maintaining HOS compliance.